As we see more and more holiday gift guides, articles espousing the perfectness of glitzy products, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective. We don’t need to buy things to make our lives beautiful or joyous. We don’t need more glamorous items in...

Alison Steel was only 4½ years old when her mother’s life changed forever. In 1957, Jean Steel was admitted to Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute. The once happy and energetic 33-year-old was diagnosed with manic depression and delusional...

By Leo Babauta I’m really excited to start working live with all of you in a series of weekend workshops, and the first one is called Zen Productivity. I decided to focus on productivity, organization, focus, procrastination, mindfulness and simplicity …...

By Neale Donald Walsch / Awaken the Species You might have noticed how divided and chaotic the world seems right now. It’s loud. Angry. Fearful. Hectic. But people are starting to wake up to the fact that we as a global society cannot continue living the...